The largest child safety education and awareness day is “Day for Daniel”. This event is held annually on the last Friday of October.

On the 29th of October the memory of Daniel Morcombe is honoured by wearing red on that day. “Day for Daniel” is an important day for all the community to reflect on the tragic death of Daniel Morcombe and realise how imperative it is for all in our community to be aware of our children’s safety.

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation’s vision is building a future where children are free from harm and abuse. The foundation provides child safety education to both children and young people.

With the assistance of resources, education and direct support to victims affected by crime the foundation’s focus is promoting the lifelong health and wellbeing to all children and young people.

Daniel’s story began on Sunday 7th of December 2003 when he went missing from a bus stop while waiting for a bus to take him to purchase Christmas gifts for his family.

Daniel was last seen wearing a red t-shirt which has become a symbol for the foundation.

As a young 13-year-old boy, Daniel Morcombe lived with his parents and 2 brothers in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Daniel was abducted and murdered and after years of police investigation Daniel’s body was found in 2011.

Daniel’s parents, Bruce and Denise Morcombe started the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to give back to create communities that support children. Each year together we stand for the National Day of Action for Child Safety.

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation has become one of the most well known not for profit organisations in Australia. The story of a 13-year-old boy, Daniel’s story has changed child safety through shared dedication of his parents.

Daniel Morcombe was murdered by twice convicted paedophile Brett Cowan and since 2004 the Morcombe family have advocated for the development of a public sex offender register referred to as Daniel’s Law in Queensland.

Daniel’s Law would ensure that paedophiles would use discretion to the safety of all children.

The paedophile Brett Cowan who was responsible for the murder of Daniel Morcombe was a high-risk offender who had a list of past convictions when he was sentenced to jail for violent crimes against children.

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation continues to advocate for this register as it would protect and more importantly deter those who have committed and been convicted of sexual crimes against innocent children.

The public register would enable people in the community to have the source of information which in turn would protect the innocence of our children against convicted sex offenders.

The 29th of October is a day where we as a community are given the opportunity to promote awareness and educate the public to minimise sexual crimes to children.

To register your school, early learning centre, workplace, or community group to consume together as a proud community with the aim of raising awareness and protecting our children.

The funds raised will assist the Daniel Morcombe Foundation being able to continue to support and advocate the safety of both children and young people.

To register your place please phone:

1300 326 435 or alternatively visit the website at www.danielmorcombe.com.au

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